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May 26, 2019
It’s racing. It’s rock and roll. It’s the ultimate turbo boost into the greatest weekend in racing. It’s Miller Lite Carb Day, Friday, May 24! This high-powered party features the final practice for the 103rd Indianapolis 500, the Freedom 100 presented by Cooper Tires, the Indy 500 Pit Stop Competition and the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert headlined by one of the biggest-selling bands in history, Foreigner, along with chart-topping funk, R&B, pop group Kool & the Gang, all for one great price. Join all your friends on one of the best days of the year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
Exciting action resembling the 200-lap race will unfold on track during an open practice for all qualified drivers. Expect heavy traffic and plenty of drafting and passing at race pace since this practice will be the longest post-qualifying on-track session for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge field before Race Day.
To be delivered by Pastor Tim Ayres.
The Miller Lite Carb Day Concert will turbo-charge Indy 500 weekend once again, with legendary rock band Foreigner headlining the show on Friday, May 24. Kool & the Gang will open the concert following final practice for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the Freedom 100 presented by Cooper Tires and the Indy 500 Pit Stop Competition – all available for one great price! Coolers are allowed in Concert General Admission and Concert Pit areas, but are NOT permitted within the VIP Deck.
Kool & the Gang, which has received countless awards for its chart-topping funk, R&B and pop hits, will open the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert on Friday, May 24.
Foreigner, one of the biggest-selling bands in history and creator of some of rock’s most enduring hits, will headline the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert on Friday, May 24, to conclude one of the most exciting days in the Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The day before 33 drivers race 500 miles for glory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Legends Day presented by Firestone honors the immortal names and machines of more than a century of the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, May 25. This special day in the Month of May features autograph sessions with current and past drivers, historic car laps and multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band headlining the Firestone Legends Day Concert.
This autograph session located in Pagoda Plaza, includes the entire 33 starters for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Race fans can choose one table of drivers to receive autographs from. Each table includes three drivers and every fan in line for that table will receive autographs from all three drivers. Lines are limited to a number of fans and will close once they reach maximum occupancy.
Located within Pagoda Plaza.
This autograph session located in the North Chalet of Pagoda Plaza, includes numerous historic starters of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Race fans must obtain a wristband for this autograph session. Session A wristbands will be distributed at 8 a.m. in Pagoda Plaza. Jeff Andretti, Tom Bigelow, Tom Bagley, Donnie Beechler, Tyce Carlson, Spike Gehlhausen, Steve Knapp, Jack Miller, Bobby Rahal, Bill Simpson, Al Unser, Johnny Unser, Bill Vukovich II, Roger Yasukawa, Arie Luyendyk, Dominic Dobson, Tero Palmroth, Stefan Johansson, Gil de Ferran, Max Papis, Dario Franchitti, Ana Beatriz and Eldon Rasmussen will be in attendance.
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band will headline the Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, one day before the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. They will be joined by chart-topping country artist Carly Pearce and Clayton Anderson to complete a star-studded concert lineup. No coolers allowed in Concert area.
This autograph session located in the North Chalet of Pagoda Plaza, includes numerous historic starters of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Race fans must obtain a wristband for this autograph session. Session B wristbands will be distributed at 8 a.m. in Pagoda Plaza. Paul Goldsmith, Davy Jones, Mel Kenyon, Andy Michner, Johnny Parsons, Sebastian Saavedra, Dick Simon, Willy T Ribbs, Geoff Brabham, Andy Hillenburg, Lee Kunzman, Billy Roe, Pancho Carter, Kenny Brack, Johnny O’Connell, Lyn St. James, Robby McGehee, Bruce Walkup, Bob Lazier, Buddy Lazier and Jeff Simmons will be in attendance.
Southern Indiana native Clayton Anderson, will open the Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 25.
Chart-topping country artist Carly Pearce, takes the stage for the Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 25.
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band headlines the Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 25.
Thirty-three drivers. 200 laps. 500 miles. One bottle of cold milk. The only thing missing from this magical Indianapolis 500 mix is you. Don't miss out on another incredible edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
The perfect party is waiting for you! The 2019 Snake Pit presented by Coors Light will feature a lineup of global electronic music superstars performing with Skrillex, Alesso, Illenium and Chris Lake headlining the Race Day concert at IMS.
The Borg-Warner Trophy will make a tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on it's way to the grid for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The tour will start at the IMS Museum and finish at the Yard of Bricks.
To be performed by Purdue University Band.
The green flag for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will be delivered by IU Health helicopter in Turn 1 of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
To be delivered by General Garrett.
To be delivered by Archbishop Charles Thompson.
To be performed by Kelly Clarkson.
To be piloted by Air Force Heritage Flight.
To be performed by Jim Cornelison.
The speed. The excitement. The pageantry. The tradition. The Indianapolis 500 – there’s nothing else quite like it. Get set for more magic moments and memories at "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." This is Indy. This is May.
The ultimate party in motorsports – the Snake Pit presented by Coors Light – is back on Indianapolis 500 Race Day as the launching pad for a sizzling summer. You don’t want to miss this festival of fun, friends and some of the greatest live EDM acts on Earth. The perfect party is waiting for you! The 2019 Snake Pit presented by Coors Light will feature a lineup of global electronic music superstars performing with Skrillex, Alesso, Illenium and Chris Lake headlining the Race Day concert Sunday, May 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Coolers are permitted within Snake Pit area under the same regulations as exterior walking gates (restricted to no larger than 18”x14”x14”, coolers may be hard or soft sided).
The Month of May opens with the excitement of the INDYCAR Grand Prix, as the stars of the NTT IndyCar Series take on the challenge of becoming the king of the IMS road course. This family-friendly event includes driver autograph sessions and the chance to walk on the legendary Yard of Bricks during the post-race track invasion!
Located in the Firestone Fan Village within the IMS Midway.
Located at the Cooper Tires Stage within the IMS Midway, this Q&A session will feature Indy Lights drivers David Malukas and Toby Sowery.
Located at the Cooper Tires Stage within the IMS Midway, this Q&A session will feature USF2000 drivers Jack William Miller and Eduardo Barrichello.
Located at the Cooper Tires Stage within the IMS Midway, this Q&A session will feature Indy Lights drivers Zachary Claman DeMelo and Dalton Kellett.
Bronze Badge holders must enter and present their Bronze Badge at the South Pit Gate or Victory Podium. Grid Walk exits will also be located through the South Pit Gate and Victory Podium.
Kick off May at the Racing Capital of the World with the INDYCAR Grand Prix. This 85-lap, 2.4-mile road race has fourteen turns and flexible seating options throughout the track for an experience like no other.
Shortly after the completion of the INDYCAR Grand Prix, fans have a unique opportunity to walk onto the track. You can stroll along the straightaway, snap pictures at the Yard of Bricks and take part in the victory celebration. Bring the crew to experience the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a whole new way.
The roar of engines returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as drivers of the NTT IndyCar Series prepare for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Enjoy the sights and sounds of May at the Brickyard while seeing your favorite drivers push their cars to the limit at speeds over 220 mph.
Practice for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge gets a boost as teams receive more horsepower prior to Crown Royal Armed Forces Qualifying. Drivers will reach 230 mph and faster during “Fast Friday” practice, the highest lap speeds of the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season.
Located in the INDYCAR Fan Village within the IMS Midway.
Saturday, May 18 will be intense with competitors battling for one of the 30 locked-in starting positions and a berth in the Fast Nine Shootout the following day. Each entry is guaranteed one attempt and multiple four-lap runs may be made as time permits. Cars in positions 10 through 30 at the end of first-day qualifying on May 18 are locked into those starting spots for the race and will not re-qualify the next day.
Sunday, May 19 will feature two highly competitive battles – for the last three starting positions in the field of 33 and the pole-deciding Fast Nine Shootout to determine the starting order of the first three rows. Sunday’s action will be capped by a practice of nearly three hours that should serve as a preview of the Indianapolis 500. Cars will be trimmed in race setup and running in groups. Free entry for all military personnel with a valid military ID.
This session has been cancelled due to weather.
This session has been updated due to weather conditions.
Positions 31-33 will be determined. Order based on original qualifying draw. One attempt per car. All bumping will within this session.
Positions 1-9 will be determined. Order based on Saturday speeds, slowest to fastest. One attempt per car. NTT P1 award for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will be awarded during this session.